Maya POV
What is she doing here?
My thoughts were spiraling.
She was staring at me, wearing that disgusting smirk I wanted nothing more than to slap away.
She looked so healthy.
Unlike before.
Her clothes looked richer than I could remember.
She took a step closer.
“Why are you running, Maya?” she asked cockily.
“I-I, uhm...” I swallowed hard.
She chuckled.
“Are you that shocked to see me?”
I tightened my jaw, not saying a word.
“I’m still alive, very alive. I don’t suppose you thought I was dead?” she asked.
I exhaled slowly.
“I wasn’t shocked o-or running. I was looking for... uhm, a friend. Yes, a friend. She stays in this house,” I said, turning towards the old house.
I sounded so stupid.
But anything to get out of here.
She paused, then started laughing.
“You’re sti
